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A Disney World attraction closes: On a quiet morning in early January, one of WDW’s most beloved rides shuttered its gates. Credit: simon17964, Flickr Disney World Attraction Closes Down for the Long Haul: But Just How Long? Guests wandered past Frontierland, greeted only by construction walls and a bittersweet sign reading: “Closed for Refurbishment.” Since January 6, 2025, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad—the wildest ride in the wilderness—has gone completely silent. But now, a new twist is shaking things up again, and not in the way fans had hoped. Could the “little bit of new magic” Disney teased be coming later than we all expected? As of April 18, 2025, a new Notice of Commencement was filed with Orange County by DPR Construction, the main contractor overseeing Big Thunder’s overhaul. While that might seem routine on the surface, the updated permit now comes with a revised expiration date—April 15, 2026—which is a full month longer than earlier filings that had marked March 13, 2026 as the projected timeline. It may not sound like a massive shift, but in Disney terms, that one-month extension raises eyebrows. Though Disney has yet to publicly announce any delays, the filing quietly hints at a later-than-planned reopening—or at the very least, a buffer for construction delays or scope changes. Credit: Disney What’s Really Happening Behind the Construction Walls? This isn’t just a cosmetic touch-up. Based on

Certain items are strictly prohibited at this infamous Disneyland location. Credit: Disney Related: State of Florida Gives Update on Recent Magic Kingdom Injuries and Accidents Few vacation destinations offer as much fun and magic as Disney, with both Walt Disney World and Disneyland serving as some of the world’s most popular theme park resorts. While Walt Disney World may be bigger, Disneyland is the original, and as such, holds a special place in the hearts of many fans and guests alike. Disney’s West Coast theme park resort features classic rides like Peter Pan’s Flight, “It’s a Small World,” Matterhorn Bobsleds, Space Mountain, Alice in Wonderland, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, and many more. The park also has more intense and high-tech attractions, such as Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. However, what truly makes Disneyland special is its ambiance and wide range of “extra-curricular” activities, like dining, live entertainment, and, of course, Club 33, which has updated its dress code policy for members. Credit: Disney Related: Pixar Seemingly Confirms Long-Rumored Film Theory With ‘Inside Out 2’ The Disneyland website was recently updated, bringing with it changes to Club 33’s dress code. While located inside a theme park, Club 33 members will be turned away if they are wearing items that do not fall in line with these guidelines. Among the items not allowed are cut-off shorts and tank tops, as well as swimsuits, ripped jeans, and yoga